Review and approve with conditions an application for Conditional Use submitted by Property Owner, Shawn Dufault, to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six months, at 1138 Hernando Street, Fort Pierce, FL.  The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A). Parcel ID: 2401-810-0017-000-6.

• The applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Conditional Use to operate a Dwelling Rental at 1138 Hernando Street, offering non-transient lodging with minimum stays of one (1) month.
• The subject two-story duplex features a finished floor area of 2,032 square feet, and contains one owner occupied unit. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A).
• The applicant has filed operational guidelines such as screening of potential renters, an on-site manager (owner), and minimum stays of one (1) month.  The application details specific limits on the maximum vehicles permitted on-site, limitations on boats or similar recreational vehicles.
• The Planning Board, at their January 10th meeting, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request with the conditions guided by staff.
• A total of 84 notifications of the proposal were mailed to the owners of property located within 500 feet of the subject property.  The responses received will be reported to the City Commission at the public hearing.
   

 

Approve the request with the following conditions:

1) Registration of the property manager accessible at all times to resolve complaints or violations of City Code;

2) Issuance of guide booklets for renters regarding local rules and public service resources to minimize conflicts;

3) Installation of a sidewalk connection, or payment in-lieu of construction, along the Hernando Property line;

4) Installation of a bicycle rack for guests; and

5) The applicant files for and obtains St. Lucie County & City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Licenses within fourteen (14) days of Conditional Use approval.

Approval with alternative conditions.
Denial

Kori Benton, Senior Planner

Technical Review Committee
Isaac Saucedo, Code Compliance Officer